Cold weather shelters opening across the Coast
Cold weather shelters across South Mississippi are preparing to open their doors again this week. In Hancock County, the shelter at the EOC on Highway 603 in the Kiln…
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Pearl River County woman sentenced for drunk-driving crash that killed four people
A Pearl River County woman has been sentenced to years in prison for a drunk-driving crash that killed four people nearly four years ago.…
Apartment fire in Gulfport sends five people to the hospital
Gulfport firefighters were called to a fire that sent five people to the hospital Monday night. Gulfport Fire Chief Billy Kelley sent these pictures, showing the…
Mississippi close to final vote on medical marijuana bill
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi lawmakers are poised to take final votes Wednesday on creating a medical marijuana program for people with serious medical conditions, negotiators said Tuesday. If the bill becomes law, as expected, Mississippi would join the majority…
An argument over work done on a vehicle led to Gulfport shooting
An argument over work done on a vehicle led to a shooting and two men dead in Gulfport on Monday. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer said Emael Sims, 40, and Ambrose "Mr. Charlie" Charles, 73, both of Gulfport, got into…
Mississippi working on plans for pandemic relief money
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi senators are taking the first steps toward spending some of the $1.8 billion the state is receiving from the federal government for pandemic relief. Senators passed bills Monday to put $104.6 million…
One dead after fire engulfs home in Harrison County
One person is dead and another is recovering from an early morning fire on Cronier Avenue in Harrison County. Cronier is west of Espy Avenue just north of Pineville Road. Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan said a neighbor reported…
Powerball winning numbers for January 24th, 2020
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s Powerball draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Fatal shooting in Gulfport leaves two dead
Two people are dead following a deadly shooting in Gulfport today. An investigation is underway into a deadly shooting in Gulfport. Gulfport police responded to the scene near Rippy…
Governor Tate Reeves signs bill for congressional remap
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves on Monday signed a bill that redraws the boundaries of the state’s four congressional districts to account for changes in population. The Republican governor said weeks ago that agrees with the plan…